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Hotel collapses in Shanxi province, 17 people die

Hotel collapses in Shanxi province, 17 people die

At least 17 people are dead after a two-storey restaurant collapsed during a birthday party in northern China, METRO informs. Seven people have been seriously hurt after the building crumbled during a gathering on Saturday morning. According to …

Russian rescuers return from Beirut

Russian rescuers return from Beirut

Specialists of the Russian Emergencies Ministry, who took part in eliminating the consequences of the explosion in Beirut, returned to Russia. Il-76 and Superjet planes of the Ministry of Emergencies of the Russian Federation landed at …

Death toll in Beirut reaches 158

Death toll in Beirut reaches 158

The death toll from Tuesday's catastrophic explosion at the port of Beirut has risen to 158, the Lebanese health ministry media office said on Saturday, News24 informs. According to News24, the number of people injured exceeds 6 000 …

Person dies in explosion in Damascus

Person dies in explosion in Damascus

One person was killed and another wounded in an explosion in Syrian capital Damascus on Saturday evening, China.org.cn reports with a reference to the state news agency SANA. The explosion was caused by two explosive devices that went …

Two children suffocated in locked car in Iran

Two children suffocated in locked car in Iran

In Kermanshah, Iran, two children left in the heat in a locked car died, a police spokesman of the province informed. "A 3-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy, who were each other's cousins, were left alone by their parents in a …

Thailand shooting: what is known so far?

Thailand shooting: what is known so far?

A soldier has shot dead at least 20 people and injured several more in a gun rampage in north-eastern Thailand, Manchester Evening News reports. MPolice and army officers have since put a shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima on lockdown - …

Shooting renews in Korat

Shooting renews in Korat

Soldiers and police have launched a joint hunt for Sergeant-Major Jakapan Thomma, who allegedly went on a shooting rampage in Nakhon Ratchasima province, gunning down at least 16 people with some 15 people injured, The Nation …

1200 people hurt from Turkey earthquake

1200 people hurt from Turkey earthquake

The death toll from a strong earthquake that rocked eastern Turkey has climbed to 22, as rescue crews searched for people who remained trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings, officials said, 9 News reports. Speaking at a …

Georgia expresses condolences to Turkey over earthquake

Georgia expresses condolences to Turkey over earthquake

The Georgian Foreign Ministry expressed condolences in connection with the earthquake in Turkey and wished the injured recovery. "We express our full solidarity to our close ally and friend. We share the sorrow of the Turkish …

Turkish rescuers pulled out 42 people from under rubble

Turkish rescuers pulled out 42 people from under rubble

Major search and rescue efforts are underway in eastern Turkey after it was rocked by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake late Friday evening. At least 22 people have died, the country's Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD) …

Erdoğan arrives in quake-hit  province

Erdoğan arrives in quake-hit province

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Saturday arrived in Turkey's eastern province of Elazig that was hit by a deadly earthquake on Friday, Yeni Safak reports. Erdoğan canceled his scheduled attendance at the 33rd general …

Oil jumps following Soleimani's death

Oil jumps following Soleimani's death

Oil prices rose and most major global stock markets declined after the shock of a U.S. attack that killed the most important Iranian military commander, Qassem Soleimani in Iraq late Thursday, Radio Farda reports. Brent crude rose less …

Assad condoles with Iran on Soleimani death

Assad condoles with Iran on Soleimani death

In his message to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Syrian president Bashar Assad expressed confidence that such a crime will reinforce Resistance Axis’ determination to stand against US destructive policies in the region as …

Iranian-US war in cyberspace?

Iranian-US war in cyberspace?

Iran, in response to the killing of General Qassem Soleimani, could commit cyber attacks against the United States, Axios news portal reports with a reference to the sources in the government. Washington is reportedly concerned about …

Market burned down in Almaty last night

Market burned down in Almaty last night

The fire occurred last night in one of the Almaty markets, the city department of emergency situations reports. On the Kenzhekhan market, a one-story pavilion with cell phones caught fire, Sputnik Kazakhstan reports. The …

Tire warehouse burns in Almaty

Tire warehouse burns in Almaty

A major fire in a tire warehouse occurred in Almaty, the city department of emergency situations reports. The incident took place on Yrysty Street, near Ryskulov Avenue. A metal container with tires for recycling and vulcanization was …